The Safeguarding Officeco-ordinated a training event aimed primarily at Advisory panel members, but was also available to Bishops, Support Persons, Advisers, training officers across the 6 Northern dioceses, as well as members of Social Services and the PSNI.

The one day event, which was facilitated by Dr Joe Sullivan, took place in Dromintine House, Newry, on 1st December 2012.

The event focussed on models of assessment and management of risk in offenders and the process of decision making.

The event was opened by Cardinal Sean Brady and was attended by 51 participants.